H.R. 4405 Became law · Public Law 119-38 Crime and Law Enforcement

Epstein Files Transparency Act

To require the Attorney General to release all documents and records in possession of the Department of Justice relating to Jeffrey Epstein, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] Introduced July 15, 2025 Cosponsors 24 (1 R, 23 D) Latest action November 19, 2025

Summary

Epstein Files Transparency Act
This act requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish (in a searchable and downloadable format) all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in DOJ's possession that relate to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.
This includes (1) materials that relate to Ghislaine Maxwell, (2) flight logs and travel records, and (3) individuals named or referenced (including government officials) in connection with the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.
DOJ is permitted to withhold certain information such as the personal information of victims and materials that would jeopardize an active federal investigation.
Additionally, not later than 15 days after the required publication, DOJ must report to Congress (1) all categories of information released and withheld, (2) a summary of any redactions made, and (3) a list of all government officials and politically exposed individuals named or referenced in the published materials.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Nov 19, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-38.
  2. Nov 19, 2025 Signed by President.
  3. Nov 19, 2025 Presented to President.
  4. Nov 19, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. Nov 19, 2025 Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed, under the order of 11/18/2025, without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8211)
  6. Nov 19, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed, under the order of 11/18/2025, without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  7. Nov 18, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. Nov 18, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 427 - 1 (Roll no. 289). (text: CR H4725)
  9. Nov 18, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.
  10. Nov 18, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)
  11. Nov 18, 2025 Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  12. Jul 15, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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